Writers Block Fixes?

[jaii ♡ (selwyn's version ♡ )]

Hey y'all! So, I've had writer's block for the past 5 months. Any tips, tricks or fixes?

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

Hey! I'm not officially a writer, but from my very limited experience, I would say one of the best solutions is to read. Hopefully, it'll jog your imagination, give you good writing examples, etc. Try starting with writing some fanfictions of your favorite books! What genre do you like to write?

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

(And by the way, Jai, I'm so glad you thought to ask the group about this, but please ask a mod if you want to create a thread next time:)) Thanks!)

[Cari]

As a writer, I suggest looking up some prompts

[Cari]

or...just write whatever comes to mind!

[emma]

Prompts are a great idea! I don’t usually do those but maybe I should. What helps me with writers block is setting a small goal for myself. Make it small and doable, don’t push yourself too hard. For example, tell yourself, “I will write _____ words each day.”

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

Those are great suggestions, Cari and Emma! What genre do y'all like to write?

[Cari]

I write fantasy, although I want to expand my genres! :)

[emma]

I like to write fantasy and historical fiction romance, but I’ve dabbled a bit in contemporary romance and dystopian sci-fi :)

[Kira]

ah no way! I'm also writing historical fiction romance :)

[emma]

@Kira that is so cool! What is your book about? (If you don’t mind me asking)

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

Cari wrote: "I write fantasy, although I want to expand my genres! :)"

Yes! If I were ever to write a book, it would be fantasy:)) World-building is so fun!

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

Emma wrote: "I like to write fantasy and historical fiction romance, but I’ve dabbled a bit in contemporary romance and dystopian sci-fi :)"

What a variety of genres! Good for you. Do you prefer writing short stories, or are you working on a book?

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

Emma wrote: "@Kira that is so cool! What is your book about? (If you don’t mind me asking)"

That's awesome!

[Catherine (semi active), Co-Founder (inactive)]

Hunter wrote: "I write a lot of fiction, romance, fantasy and some dystopian sci-fi as well."

That's great! What's your favorite genre to write out of all of those?

[emma]

@Catherine I wrote my first full length book one and a half years ago. I am getting back into writing after a long hiatus tho :D

[[deleted user]]

Here are some tips I've learned in different writing classes:

1. Change the weather in your story (I know it sounds strange, but sometimes it actually works lol).

2. Try freewriting. Sometimes just writing out whatever is in your mind will help to clear your head and help you to get focused on your story again.

3. Set a weekly/daily word count goal, and try to meet that goal every day/week. Soon, you'll get so used to following your goal that writing will become more of a habit, which decreases your chance of getting writer's block.

Hope this helps!